Accessible activities

Yes. Paid and unpaid carers are welcome to enter venues to provide support. As long as they are assisting you, there’s no cost. You will need to  provide evidence. 

To book their free place please contact the venue in advance. Depending on the activity or event they may need to book a free ticket before arrival or they can check in at reception.

Suggested evidence;

·       Disability Living Allowance  (DLA) Letter, Adult Disability Allowance Letter,  Personal Independence Payment(PIP) Letter,

·       Letter from Local Authority or Council

Access Card https://www.accesscard.online/

Assistance Dogs are welcome within all Glasgow Life buildings and venues. Other animals are generally not permitted. Glasgow Life’s Policy on Assistance Animals, Emotional Support Animals and Pets is available here.

At Glasgow Life our staff are offered a range of training and awareness sessions including; 

• Disability Awareness Training
• Visual Impairment Awareness
• Deaf Loss Awareness
• Mental Health First Aid
• Autism Awareness

Our mission at Glasgow Life is to inspire people to become engaged and active in a city globally renowned for culture and sport.

Our activities and programmes are open to everyone. If you need additional support to attend please contact staff so we can understand how we can help.

We want everyone in Glasgow to take part in and enjoy our activities.

Across our webpages you will find a range of activities. If possible, staff may be able to make small changes to help you. For example you can arrive early, wear ear defenders or receive  information in advance.

Speak to staff in advance if you have ideas on how they can help you. 

We also have designed activities for people with disabilities and additional needs. You can find a full list above.

Customers can leave and re-enter the theatre when they want. They are also welcome to move around during the performance

Information about our venues can be found on the plan your visit section on our venue webpages.  We list access and venue information including images and videos to help you prepare for your visit. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/venue-finder

Or you can visit https://www.accessable.co.uk/ if you know the venue you are looking for.

Yes. You are very welcome to bring sensory aids. Examples include fidget toys, cushions and headphones, ear defenders and sunglasses. Some venues have sensory bags available too. Some events may have bag checks on arrival, you should be able to take your sensory aids in. See venue webpages for more information or check with staff before you arrive.

Due to the nature of our buildings and activities we can't always offer a quiet space. Please contact staff in advance if this is something you require.

No formal diagnosis is required to access our activities advertised on Accessible Activities - not to be published

You may enjoy these activities if you are; 

• Sensitive to noise
• Crowded spaces
• Like to make noise
• Visually impaired
• Deaf/ Loss of hearing
• Struggle with formal activities and classes

At Glasgow Life we have made some changes to our activities and venues. This may include all or some of the following; 

• Reduced capacity
• Reduced lightening and noise
• Clear signage
• Additional images and videos
• Staff are trained in Autism Awareness
• Sensory bags are available to borrow
• Quiet space available
• Participants can move freely around the space.
• Leave and re-enter the space freely 

Yes, some venues have wheelchairs that can be borrowed free of charge, please visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/venue-finder  for information on each venue.

Yes, many venues have induction loops, please visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/venue-finder  for information on each venue.

The following Glasgow Life venues have changing place toilets available; Riverside Museum, the Burrell Collection, Kelvinhall, Parkhead Library, Glasgow Clubs Scotstoun, Tollcross and Bellahouston.

Accessibility